Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Ben Groundwater is a Sydney-based travel writer, columnist and author with more than 20 years' experience. He specialises in food and wine – writing about it, as well as consuming it. Follow him on Instagram @bengroundwater
Opinion
Culture holidays
The surprising new reason young people are travelling
Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Singapore
Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey
There’s a lot to recommend this new hotel, particularly for shopaholics or business travellers enjoying a quick Singapore stopover.
- by Ben Groundwater
Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine
From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, Tokyo’s Meiji-Jingu shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for.
- by Ben Groundwater
They arrive earlier every year, but here’s where this Easter treat originated
The cross on the bun is supposed to help it rise in the oven – which seems appropriate.
- by Ben Groundwater
Ten great destinations that want more tourists (and five that don’t)
While some destinations embrace huge numbers of visitors to the point that it’s a problem, some of the greatest destinations are crying out for more.
- by Ben Groundwater
A dish so packed with flavour and texture, it’s a wonder it all fits in one bowl
This dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it is absolutely, stupendously delicious.
- by Ben Groundwater
The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons
Jerez de la Frontera, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is home to three Spanish icons – flamenco, sherry, and the Carthusian breed of Andalusian horses.
- by Ben Groundwater
Hidden Europe: 25 experiences that go beyond the tourist trail
You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me
My dream street has good and diverse food; classy, creative boutiques; bars that are friendly and unpretentious. Some cities have them.
- by Ben Groundwater
There’s nothing on Earth like this surprising fish dish
This prized Basque dish celebrates the part of a fish that many would never think of eating.
- by Ben Groundwater